Admission

Apply via Studielink

1. Go to www.studielink.nl
2. When you log in for the first time, you will need:
   -your DigiD (required only for Dutch citizens and/or residents),
   -your personal details and contact information,
   -the diploma(s) you have obtained or expect to obtain.
3. In Studielink, type in Codarts under "Educational institution". Place a request for enrollment in the programme(s) of your choice (maximum of 3). Your request will automatically be forwarded to the Administrative Service Centre (ASC) of Codarts.
4. Please note: your application is not yet complete. Continue to Step 2 to finalise your registration.

Click here for more information about Studielink.
Questions? Please contact the ASC at: asc@codarts.nl

Complete Your Application in Osiris

After successfully registering in Studielink, you will receive an email from Codarts (noreply@codarts.nl) requesting you to complete your application in Osiris Application. This email will include the link to Osiris, as well as a username and password.

Do not create a new account in Osiris; instead, use the login details provided. In some cases, the email containing your username and password may end up in your spam folder, so please check carefully.

Your application for the entrance exams will only be considered if your registration has been completed in both Studielink and Osiris before the application deadline.

In Osiris, you will be asked to select the main subject you wish to study (you may indicate more than one option). You will also be asked to provide additional information via a questionnaire. Please ensure that you have the following prepared:

• Master Studyplan 
• Musical CV (detailing all your previous musical activities and experience)
• Online portfolio for the pre-selection: music video recordings or a composition portfolio (see Step 3 below)

Online Portfolio
Based on your online portfolio submitted in Osiris Application, the admissions committee will decide whether you are invited to take an entrance exam at Codarts. You will receive an email with the result of the pre-selection from the Administrative Service Centre (ASC). All communication will take place via email, using the address you provided during your initial application. Please make sure to check your email regularly.

Instruments or Voice as Main Subject
For the pre-selection, you must submit at least three video recordings of your musical performance, either solo or in an ensemble. These recordings must show contrasting styles by different composers.

• Master of Classical Music: There is no minimum or maximum duration for the videos. Please ensure that you meet the specific admission requirements for your instrument as published at the bottom of this page.
• Master Jazz/Pop/Global Musics: You must submit at least 3 video recordings in contrasting styles by different composers or where your own work can be heard and seen (per performance +/-4 minutes). Preferably played with an ensemble/ combo / band.

You can upload your video links (YouTube, Google Drive Vimeo) in Osiris Application. Make sure that access to your files is set to public so the admissions committee can view your material without restrictions. CDs, DVDs, and mp3 files are not accepted.

Important: You must be clearly visible in your video recordings so the committee can accurately assess your skills, technique, and potential.

Screen Scoring, Classical Composition or Jazz Composition as your main subject: 
The admission requirements for Screen Scroing and Composition differ from the requirements listed above.
Please read the admission requirements for Classical Composition here
Please read the admission requirements for Jazz Composition here
Please read the admission requirements for Screen Scoring here

Entrance Exam
The content of the audition reflects the requirements that the programme and subsequent professional practice will place on the students. During the entrance exam, your talent, knowledge, skills, and potential for further development will be assessed. The entrance exam consists of three components:

Practical Part
In the practical exam, you will demonstrate your musical abilities, technical skills, and artistic potential.

Master of Classical Music: Piano accompaniment will be available during the live exam (except for harp, organ, piano, composition, and percussion). You are also welcome to bring your own accompanist.

If you choose to make use of Codarts’ accompanist, please ensure that your repertoire is mainstream and accessible for performance by the pianist. If you would like to present less familiar or complex repertoire, we recommend bringing your own accompanist so that your performance can be presented in the best possible way.

Master of Jazz:  Codarts will arrange a rhytm section accompaniment. 

Maser of Pop: It is preferred that you perform with your own band. If this is not possible, you may perform along with a backing track.

Global Musics: The audition will be solo. 

Research proposal
We will conduct an online interview (via Zoom) to discuss your research proposal. We will hold an online meeting (via Zoom) to discuss your research proposal. During this meeting, your English-speaking skills will also be assessed.

Location: 

The practical entrance exams of Classical Music, Jazz and Global Musics for candidates residing in the Netherlands take place exclusively live at Codarts in Rotterdam.  The practical exams of Pop candidates residing in Europe take place live in Codarts. 

The admissions committee strongly prefers to hear candidates live in Rotterdam, as this provides a clearer impression and gives candidates a better opportunity to present themselves. If you live outside the Netherlands or Europe is you choose pop, you may choose whether to take the entrance exam live in Rotterdam or online. This choice can only be made once in Osiris Application (“Osiris Aanmelding” during step 2) and cannot be changed afterwards.

Please note: The practical entrance exam for Orchestral and Choral Conducting will exclusively take place in Rotterdam.

Results of the Entrance Exam
The final admission decision is made jointly by the programme management and the admissions committee. You will receive the result of the entrance exam by email. Please note that Codarts has a limited number of study places available; therefore, it may take some time before you receive the final outcome of your admission by email.

Placement or Waiting List
Because only a limited number of students can be admitted, it is possible that qualified candidates may be placed on a waiting list once the maximum number of students has been reached. Candidates who are offered a place are requested to confirm within one month whether they will enrol in the programme.